Alupro
Alupro’s Hyde to join ALFED sustainability panel
Alupro’s sustainability & public affairs manager will share his thoughts on the pivotal role of policy in supporting a sustainable future for UK aluminium at the upcoming 2024 ALFED EnvironmentAl Sustainability Strategy Day.
Aluminium packaging hits 68% recycling rate in 2023
According to annual data published on the National Packaging Waste Database by the Environment Agency, the UK’s aluminium packaging recycling rate hit 68% in 2023.
Alupro launches updated Aluminium Manifesto for 2024
The Aluminium Manifesto outlines the views of the aluminium packaging industry and details the changes needed to deliver a world-class recycling system for the UK.
Continuous delay
It’s safe to say that many UK metal packaging manufacturers, organisations and suppliers are feeling disappointment at the recent news of the UK’s DRS being delayed yet again, this time by another two years, to October 2027.
DRS delay disappointing but not unexpected, comments Alupro
Tom Giddings, executive director of Alupro, has commented on the UK government’s decision to delay the implementation of a Deposit Return Scheme for drinks containers to October 2027.
Schoolchildren treated to interactive recycling workshop
Earlier in April 2024, a KS2 class in Burton-upon-Trent, UK, were treated to an interactive aluminium recycling workshop, after one pupil won a creative national design competition organised by Alupro.
Alupro creates Easter 2024 recycling campaign
Aimed at local authorities in the UK, the programme will encourage residents to think more carefully about their waste this Easter.
MetalMatters recycling campaign rolls out across UK’s West Devon
MetalMatters, the industry-supported campaign that encourages households to recycle their cans, foil, empty aerosols, trays, tubes and metal screw tops, has been rolled out by West Devon Borough Council in the UK.
Lindal Group joins the UK Aerosol Recycling Initiative
Lindal Group, a global leader in the design, manufacture and sale of specialist valves, actuators and spray caps used in aerosol products, has joined other key members in the UK Aerosol Recycling Initiative as a funding partner.
Alupro to sponsor Letsreycle Communications Conference
Taking place at the Hallam Centre in London, the event brings together local authority waste management professionals from across the UK to celebrate progress and share best practice.
Seeing aluminium into 2024
CanTech International speaks to the Aluminium Federation (ALFED), the Aluminium Packaging Recycling Organisation (Alupro) and the International Aluminium Institute (IAI) about trends and what lies ahead for the aluminium sector
CleanPak joins UK Aerosol Recycling Initiative
Part of Hull-based environmental services specialist Clean Eco Group, CleanPak uses state-of-the-art technology to dispose of both full and empty aerosols.
Q3 shows uplift in UK aluminium packaging recycling
According to recent data published by the Environment Agency, UK aluminium packaging recycling volumes in Q3 continued to increase – showing an impressive uplift compared to the same period in 2022.
Alupro showcases programme success with annual report
Alupro, the aluminium packaging recycling organisation, has launched a new report demonstrating the national impact of its pioneering educational initiatives.